Norseman

The typical resident is 52, far older than the national figure of 38. This trend is seen in the high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, who make up 23.5% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 11.4%.

English (33.1%) and Australian (29.9%) ancestries are most common. While 18.7% of people were born overseas, this is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%.

English is the main language for 75.8% of the community. About 6% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.

About 39% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 38.4% of residents.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 25.2% of people completing Year 12, compared to 58% nationally. Just 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning $771 a week, far below the state figure of $1,815. Only 2.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.5% of people. This is reflected in the 6.9% of residents who need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care and volunteering are much lower than in most areas. However, there is a higher presence of Defence Force veterans compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up 17.1% of the population, far above the national average. This community faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 33.3% and a typical personal income of $432, both far below national figures.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 50% of people living alone and one-parent families making up 25.2% of households, both far above the state average. Consequently, homes are small, with a typical 1.8 people per dwelling.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 45.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $150.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 10.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas. Working from home is rare at 4.5%, far below the national figure of 21%.

About 31.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.7% of the population.

Only 43.7% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state average. The local workforce is concentrated in accommodation and food services, retail, and public administration.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 85.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 83.9% near health services, both far above state averages. However, only 6.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.